Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70
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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
- Introduced October 2006
- Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
- Superseded the Canon 350D
- Renewed by Canon 450D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Introduced June 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax KF

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Canon 400D and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

The 400D was launched 10 years before the K-70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 400D grades vs the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 400D and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Pentax K-70
400D | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 400D
K-70 | 400D | |||
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Introduced | June 2016 | ![]() | October 2006 | Newer by 117 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 400D and Pentax K-70
400D | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 400D offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Examine the Canon 400D and Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 400D compared to the K-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and K-70 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and K-70.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-70 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Canon EOS 400D | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 400D | Pentax K-70 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-10-14 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 556 gr (1.23 lbs) | 688 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 664 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $649 |